Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has reacted with dismay at news that another national retailer, Austin Reed, has gone into administration putting 1,200 jobs at risk in 100 stores and 50 concessions.
Delegates at the annual conference of shopworkers trade union Usdaw greeted the verdict of the Hillsborourgh inquest with a standing ovation as the union's General Secretary broke the news to the hall.
Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the offer of a meeting with Anna Soubry, a Minister in the Government's Business Department, but is disappointed that she continues to talk about Sunday trading.
Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has responded to news that BHS has gone into administration.
The shopworkers' trade union Usdaw is very concerned about media speculation over the future of BHS, with some reporting that the retailer could file for administration as early as tomorrow (Monday 25 April), threatening 11,000 jobs.
Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has won an award from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust for their Freedom from Fear campaign, recognising the union's achievements in improving personal safety.
Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett is disappointed that the Chancellor has not used today's budget to reverse attacks on the incomes of low-paid working people who are struggling to make ends meet and still face severe cuts when they are forced on to Universal Credit.
Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has won a full 90 day protective award for their members who worked for Haldanes after they bought 21 Somerfield stores and 5 Co-op stores between November 2009 and April 2010 and closed them just over a year later in June 2011, resulting in around 600 job losses.
Shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has today called on the Chancellor not to attack the incomes of low-paid working people who are struggling to make ends meet and still face severe cuts when they are forced on to Universal Credit.
Following last night's Government defeat on devolving Sunday trading hours to local authorities, shopworkers' trade union leader John Hannett has welcomed the improved Sunday working protections for shopworkers that remain in the Enterprise Bill.